Recent content by bdambrosio

Picked up my white Model Y last week, VIN 42xxx. two very minor paint defects (much too small for me to hyperventilate about, YMMV). I did notice, if you look in just the right light, yeah you can imagine the plastic rear bumper is a slightly different color (yellower?) than the rest of the car...

(1) can we assume a service bulletin is primarily of concern for vehicles manufactured BEFORE the date of the bulletin? (2) I see reference to VIN numbers to which an SB applies, but I don't see any VINs listed. Presumably those are in other docs? thanks!

For what it's worth, I did a bit more research, and found the 12V battery in the Y is smaller than S/X (only 45AH), and the inverter in the 3/Y is integrated into other components, a redesign from the S/X. So most likely the 3/Y capacity is considerably less than 50a.

Anyone know the capacity of the MY 12V inverter? I used the 12V system on my previous MX to run an inverter to supply power to run critical appliances during PGE outages last year - worked great, on MX the inverter used to charge the 12V battery has 50amp capacity, and runs whenever the 12V...

I didn't see any mismatch (or scratches, paint chips, etc). bumpers, hatches, rear quarter-panels, etc all seem to match. I'm not the type who brings a micrometer or magnifying glass to delivery, I'm a 'stand-off-scale' type (ie, if it looks ok from a couple of feet away its fine). I bought for...

Picked up 42xxx yesterday. Pearl White/white-black interior, 20" wheels. Near perfect. Yes, frunk and rear have minor panel gap offsets if I look real hard (maybe 2mm one side, 3mm other?), but nothing rubs, frunk closes easier than the one on my MX did. rear seat slight misalign (center maybe...

picking up 42xxx today, 9/1 (San Francisco area)

thanks for posting this. Dry, I assume?

Scenario: The nut was not tightened enough, and gradually loosened and fell off sometime AFTER delivery. If I don't have a lift and torque-wrench, how do I know this won't happen tomorrow, or next week, or next month, or ...? How often should I check? Would loctite help? Picking up my MY tues...

I've read elsewhere that there is already some kind of protectant on the seats and you may want to be careful not to in fact do more harm than good putting third-party 'protectants' on them?

Do you have a key fob? My Model X kept making noises, then I realized I put the fob on my bedstand at night, right on the other side of the garage wall! Moved it a couple of feet, end of problem.

I'd like to DIY ceramic coat my white model Y (delivery in 10 days!). I've done a model X before, but now I'm worried about the paint or any protective overcoat being 'soft' right out of the factory, and so doing damage by cleaning/claybar/etc. Any thoughts on how long I should wait? 2 weeks? a...

I used autopark constantly on my MS and now on my MX. It's a better, more consistent parker than me, and NEVER scrapes the rims against the curb. Trading X for a Y (Telsa, where's my VIN? Pretty please?), I hope it works as well there... As above, never ever used summons, wouldn't trust it.

Rear camera on MY I test drove seems to offer a better, clearer, more comprehensive view than my MX rear cam. Just a quick impression, might have been colored by how limited the MY rear window view is, but I was very comfortable relying on it.

I have a 2018 model X (75D, air suspension), and just test-drove a Model Y (and immediately scheduled delivery for my 11/2019 MY reservation). I LOVE the Model X for the super smooth, quiet, freeway cruising. I (and my grandkids in their carseats) love the falcon wing doors. BUT. it has always...